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Party Chat: A JRPG Podcast

Cameron Hawkins and Kevin Kenson
Jrpgs
Final Fantasy
JRPG
Nintendo
Square Enix
Dragon Quest
Switch 2
Resident Evil Requiem
Pokemon
Persona
Japanese Role-Playing Games
Dragon Quest I & II Hd-2d Remake
Pragmata
Kingdom Hearts
Chrono Trigger
Monster Hunter Wilds
Fire Emblem
Towa and the Guardians Of the Sacred Tree
Xenoblade Chronicles
Nintendo Direct

Join Cameron Hawkins and Kevin Kenson as they talk about everything in the world of Japanese Role-Playing Video Games and other Japanese titles. Whether it be news, what we've been playing, or a topic of the show, this is the destination podcast for everything JRPGs.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes138Founded2 years ago
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Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron has played 30 hours of Trails in the Sky 2nd Chapter and rev... more

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cam and Kevin discuss Kojima's fallout with PlayStation, his PHYSINT... more

Cameron and friend of the show Branden Johnson sits down with Final Fantasy Resonance's Director and Producer Hiroto Furuya and Keisuke Nakashima on about the elements brought to the entry, the vision system, and using a mobile narrative frame to cre... more

Check out our Patreon if you'd like to support the podcast and get exclusive bonus episodes! www.patreon.com/c/partychatjrpgpodJoin our Discord! discord.gg/VUZAXJryT9Cameron and Kevin have both gotten the chance to play Final Fantasy ... more

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Recent Guests

Keisuke Nakashima
Producer, Final Fantasy Resonance
Final Fantasy Resonance
Episode: From Mobile to Console | An Interview with the Final Fantasy Resonance Devs
Hiroto Furuya
Director, Final Fantasy Resonance
Final Fantasy Resonance
Episode: From Mobile to Console | An Interview with the Final Fantasy Resonance Devs
Wade (ProfNoctis)
Guest, professor who teaches religion through video games and is a Final Fantasy fan
ProfNoctis (online persona)
Episode: The Legacy of Kings in Final Fantasy XV w/ ProfNoctis
Taylor Hoyt
Founder/host of The Gaming Shelf, indie JRPG expert
The Gaming Shelf
Episode: Indie Quest, State of Play Incoming, and Our Favorite Indie JRPGs w/ The Gaming Shelf⁩
Shoon T.
Director of Rain98
Rain98 / Character studio
Episode: The Next Big Visual Novel - Rain98 Director Interview
Slam Zany
Co-host of Level Up Legacy Podcast
Level Up Legacy Podcast
Episode: Everything We Played at PAX East
Branden Johnson
Co-host of JRPG Pursuit/Level Up Legacy stream
JRPG Pursuit, Level Up Legacy
Episode: Everything We Played at PAX East
Retro Brandon
YouTuber and host, involved in the Level Up Legacy Podcast
Level Up Legacy Podcast
Episode: The Tangent Episode w/ Retro Brandon
John Phipps
The Magitek dad and co-host of Super Deluxe Gamescast
Super Deluxe Gamescast
Episode: The Evolution of Final Fantasy with John Phipps

Hosts

Cameron Hawkins
Host of Party Chat JRPG Pod; co-host of Party Chat: A JRPG Podcast; central figure in JRPG discussions.
Kevin Kenson
Co-host; known for deep dives on JRPG news, hands-on impressions, and thoughtful dialogue.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • So Good

    Amazing podcast for my long runs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L_Runs
    Canada6 months ago
  • For the nerd in all of us

    These guys keep it nerdy - which is exactly why I come back week after week. They give (usually) fair and balanced reviews of games and share great insights on news stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Liebd11
    United States10 months ago
  • One of the hosts is a bad take GOAT

    the quantity and “quality” of bad takes that come from the brain of one of the hosts is pretty impressive and never fails to entertain. A good show to get the blood pumping; try listening to it while working out.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pobody’sNerfect
    United States10 months ago
  • Jrpg and adjacent games

    Love the conversations that these two bring when Cam and Kevin discuss news about jrpgs and just games in general. Their game recommendations are also a fun treat and I look forward to a new episode each week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Minajackson897
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good RPG Talk

    Good podcast with great info and insight on RPG’s of all shapes and sizes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MichaelChance24
    United Statesa year ago

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The show earns praise for their balanced, well-informed industry takes.
Fans highlight long-form, in-depth discussions as a strength and enjoy the duo's chemistry.
Listeners appreciate the hosts' evident passion and depth on JRPGs, paired with a friendly vibe.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#32
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Apple Podcasts
#32
South Africa/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#115
Mexico/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#192
South Africa/Leisure
Apple Podcasts
#212
Japan/Leisure/Video Games
Apple Podcasts
#215
Chile/Leisure/Video Games

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From Mobile to Console | An Interview with the Final Fantasy Resonance Devs
Q: So the first thing I wanted to ask regarding Final Fantasy Resonance is what is the pitch fans should know about the experience?
The producers explain they are preserving the charm of Brave Exvius while crafting a console experience that stands on its own, with a new narrative and mechanics that expand the FF universe rather than simply porting over the mobile game.
Trails Beyond the Horizon Review - The Beginning of the End
Q: Where does this game rank in the tier list compared to others?
It's probably sitting in the low A, high B range for me of the series.
Hands On with Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Q: Is there anything in regards to the story that you really gained from this, or that you were informed by Capcom this time around?
I didn't really learn anything new... I'm a character inside of a place where there's a monster trying to kill me.
Hands On with Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Q: When you die, is that aspect of death similar to like a soul's like, where those souls will go away and then you can get them back?
I didn't die, but I assume it's either a reload situation, or like a checkpoint resume and you haven't lost anything.
Hands On with Resident Evil Requiem and Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Q: Does the parry feel good when you do it? Does the sword feel good when you hit somebody?
It does not feel like Sekiro at all.. this is a very different action game.

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What is Party Chat: A JRPG Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts dive into JRPGs and related Japanese-focused titles with a mix of news analysis, hands-on impressions, and deep-dive discussions on long-running series and upcoming releases. Across episodes, they cover game announcements, remake and port debates, storefront shifts, and hands-on reactions from festivals and showcases, all delivered with a warm, conversational tone and strong genre knowledge. The show's appeal lies in its nerdy passion, thoughtful takes, and willingness to connect industry trends to practical recommendations for JRPG fans and buyers looking for insightful, long-form content. A notable strength is the duo's chemistry and balanced perspective—summing up current JRPG discourse while offering nuanced takes on design, p... more

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